Rajasthan MO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Comprehensive breakdown of the subject-wise syllabus, exam structure, and marking scheme for the upcoming Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Medical Officer Examination.

RUHS MO Exam Pattern 2026

Mode of Exam Question Type Total Questions Total Marks Exam Duration
Off-line Objective (MCQs) 100 Questions 100 Marks 120 Minutes (2 Hours)

*Note: Usually, there is no negative marking in the RUHS MO exam, but candidates are advised to verify this in the final 2026 notification booklet.

Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus

The RUHS Medical Officer examination syllabus is primarily based on the standard MBBS curriculum as recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Below are the core subject areas heavily tested in the examination:

1. Medicine (Most Important)

  • Cardiology: MI, ACS, Heart failure, Arrhythmias, Hypertension, Valvular heart disease, Infective endocarditis
  • Respiratory: Asthma, COPD, Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Pleural effusion, Pneumothorax
  • Gastroenterology: Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Portal hypertension, Upper GI bleed, Pancreatitis
  • Nephrology: AKI, CKD, Nephrotic syndrome, Electrolyte disorders
  • Endocrinology: Diabetes mellitus, DKA, HHS, Thyroid disorders
  • Neurology: Stroke, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Parkinsonism
  • Hematology: Anemias, Leukemias, Coagulation disorders
  • Rheumatology: RA, SLE, Vasculitis

2. Surgery

  • General Surgery: Shock, Burns, Fluid therapy, Wound healing, Hernia
  • GI Surgery: Acute abdomen, Intestinal obstruction, Appendicitis, Peritonitis
  • Hepatobiliary: Cholelithiasis, Obstructive jaundice
  • Urology: BPH, Renal stones
  • Thyroid: Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid cancers
  • Oncology: Breast carcinoma, Oral cancer, Colon cancer
  • Trauma: Head injury, Polytrauma, Fractures

3. Obstetrics

  • Antenatal Care: Physiological changes in pregnancy, ANC visits
  • High-Risk Pregnancy: PIH, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, GDM
  • Labour: Stages of labour, Partograph, Induction
  • Obstetric Emergencies: PPH, Shoulder dystocia, Abruptio placentae, Placenta previa
  • Fetus: Fetal distress, CTG, IUGR

4. Gynecology

Fibroid, AUB, Endometriosis, Infertility, Contraception, CIN, Carcinoma cervix, Ovarian tumors

5. Pediatrics

  • Neonatology: Neonatal jaundice, HIE, Prematurity, NRP
  • Nutrition: PEM, Vitamin deficiencies
  • Infectious Diseases: Diarrhea, Pneumonia, Measles
  • Immunization: UIP schedule, Vaccine types, Cold chain
  • Common Pediatric Disorders: CHD, Nephrotic syndrome, Seizures

6. PSM (Very High Yield)

  • Epidemiology: Study designs, Bias, Screening
  • Biostatistics: Sensitivity, Specificity, Mean/Median/Mode
  • Vaccines: UIP, Mission Indradhanush, Pulse Polio
  • National Health Programs: TB, HIV, NTEP, NPCDCS, RBSK, HBNC, RMNCH+A
  • Environment: Water purification, Biomedical waste
  • Demography: Census, Fertility indicators

7. Pharmacology

  • ANS drugs, Diabetes drugs, CNS drugs
  • CVS drugs: Antianginals, Antihypertensives, Diuretics, Antiarrhythmics
  • Antibiotics: ATT, Antimalarials, Antiretrovirals

8. Pathology

  • Cell injury, Inflammation, Neoplasia, CVS pathology, Renal pathology, Liver pathology
  • Hematology: RBC disorders, WBC disorders

9. Microbiology

  • Sterilization, Immunology, Gram positive bacteria, Gram negative bacteria, Mycobacteria, Fungi, Parasitology
  • Virology: HIV, Hepatitis viruses

10. Anatomy

  • Frequently Asked: Cranial nerves, Brachial plexus, Upper limb injuries, Lower limb nerve lesions
  • Histology
  • Embryology: Pharyngeal arches

11. Physiology

CVS, Respiratory physiology, Renal physiology, Endocrine physiology, Reproductive physiology, Neurophysiology

12. Biochemistry

Metabolism, Enzymes, Molecular biology, Vitamins, Acid-base balance

13. FMT

IPC sections, Medical negligence, Poisoning, Identification, Firearms, Burns, Hanging, Drowning

14. ENT

CSOM, Hearing loss, Vertigo, Epistaxis, DNS, Laryngeal disorders

15. Ophthalmology

Cataract, Glaucoma, Uveitis, Diabetic retinopathy, Refractive errors

16. Orthopedics

Fractures, Osteomyelitis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Bone tumors

17. Dermatology

Leprosy, STDs, Psoriasis, Eczema, Vesiculobullous disorders

18. Psychiatry

Depression, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, Substance abuse

Expected Subject-Wise Weightage

Based on previous RUHS/Rajasthan MO trends, here is the expected distribution of questions across various subjects:

Subject Expected Questions
Medicine 15-20
Surgery 10-15
OBG 10-15
Pediatrics 8-12
PSM 10-15
Pharmacology 5-8
Pathology 5-8
Microbiology 4-6
FMT 3-5
Anatomy 2-4
Physiology 2-4
Biochemistry 1-3
ENT + Ophthal + Ortho + Skin + Psychiatry 10-15 combined

Syllabus & Exam Pattern FAQs

The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 Objective Type Questions (MCQs). The total duration of the exam is 120 minutes (2 Hours).

Historically, RUHS MO exams have not had negative marking. However, candidates should verify this in the final official 2026 exam notification booklet.

Clinical sciences like General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and PSM generally carry a significantly higher weightage in the examination.

No, the syllabus is strictly based on the MBBS curriculum. Subjects like Mathematics, Reasoning, or General Knowledge are typically not included.